Definitions

1. noun

In Greek mythology, a queen of Thebes and the wife of King Amphion. She is known for her seven sons and her grief and wailing when they were killed.

“Niobe’s tragic fate is a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive pride and the power of divine retribution.”

2. proper noun

A lunar crater on the Moon, named after Niobe in Greek mythology.

“The astronauts explored the surface of the Moon, including the crater Niobe, during their mission.”

3. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of Niobe, such as her excessive grief or her tragic fate.

“The play is a niobe-like lamentation of the human condition, with characters struggling against fate and mortality.”